SINGAPORE — Singapore landed two more golds at the Asean Para Games (APG) on Wednesday (3 August), as the city-state's para-swimmers enjoyed a four-medal harvest at the pools in Solo, Indonesia. Wong ... ( read original story ...)
US accuses Malaysia, Singapore, UAE companies of breaching Iran sanctions
US authorities have taken action against companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia for allegedly breaching US sanctions on oil exports from Iran. The US ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Rotterdam team up to push cleaner fuel, digitalisation on shipping route
The cities will strive to use more sustainable fuel alternatives such as biofuels and biogas. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines made fewest flight cancellations, ranking of 19 long-haul airlines shows
Singapore Airlines made fewest flight cancellations, ranking of 19 long-haul airlines shows - Research tracked airlines operating global, long-haul routes, with some exceptions ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s MPA suspends Glencore’s bunkering licence over fuel contamination
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Wednesday it will suspend Glencore Singapore's bunkering licence for two months after the company was found to have supplied contaminated ... ( read original story ...)
Heineken teams up with Shoe Surgeon to create kicks filled with beer, dropping in Singapore
Heineken has entered the shoe business, quite literally. The brewery has teamed up with shoemaker Dominic Ciambrone, better known as The Shoe Surgeon, to come up with Heinekicks, limited-edition ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Scene: Music from Sezairi, Wormrot, Zubir Said
SINGAPORE - If you missed theatre company Wild Rice's brilliant production on Majulah Singapura composer Zubir Said, the good news is that the music from the show, Don't Call Him Mr Mari Kita, is ... ( read original story ...)
Old photo shows Sri Lankan ex-president on Japan trip, not fleeing to Singapore
After Sri Lanka's president was forced to flee and quit over a crippling economic crisis, Facebook posts and news sites shared a photo purportedly showing him travelling to Singapore. However, while ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore takes formal step towards setting up cyber defence unit
Country passes amendments to Act that will see a new digital intelligence unit--including a digital chief--formally established as part of the armed forces, a step the government says is necessary as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-listed firms, trusts improved their corporate governance: Study
Ground handler and caterer Sats had the best score in the general category for the third year running. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UN deplores double execution in Singapore
The United Nations said two men convicted of trafficking drugs were put to death in Singapore, voicing alarm at further planned executions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore inks 2 agreements to advance sustainable infrastructure in the region
Republic will host a workshop to help governments in South-east Asia explore green financing options for electric vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s second-quarter profit jumps 28%, upbeat on outlook
Singapore's OCBC reported a 28% jump in quarterly profit and gave a robust outlook as rising interest rates pushed up its interest margins. ( read original story ...)
Indie singer Beabadoobee to perform in Singapore in September
SINGAPORE - Indie rock singer Beabadoobee will be in Singapore to perform at the Gateway Theatre on Sept 20. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q2 profit jumps 28%, upbeat on outlook
Singapore's second-largest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a stronger-than-expected 28% jump in quarterly profit and gave a robust outlook as rising interest rates pushed up ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q2 profit jumps 28%, beats estimates
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's second-largest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a better-than-expected 28% jump in quarterly profit on Wednesday as it benefited from rising ... ( read original story ...)